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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
A Great Meerschaum Center.

Ruhla, mountain village OF Thur
ingia, is the center of the pipe manu-
facture of Germany. Like Sheffield, il
was famous in the middle ages for its
arms and armor, and at subsequent
period for its knives. When the use OF
tobacco became common in Europe il
turned its attention to iron smoking
pipes.
Gradually, however, beginning in
the seventeenth century, meerschaum
and wood were adopted as more suita-
BILE materials to work upon. The first
meerschaum pipe was carved in the
early part of the Thirty Years War.
and Wallenstein is said to have bought
it. The true clay is to be procured
only at Eski-Scher in Asia Minor.
where there are large deposits, and
whence it is sent direct to the manu-
factories at Ruhla, of which there are
at present forty, employing almost the
whole population of the district.
The number of pipes and other arti-
cles dear to smokers turned out is
enormous, the yearly average being
500, 900 real meerschaum, varying in
price from Sd. to f12 apiece; 100000
imitation meerschaums at from Is. TO
f1 the dozen; $500, 900 porcelain pipe
bowls, either plain white or gayly-
painted, rising in price from 4d. to los.
the dozen; 5000, 900 wooden pipes OF
infinite variety in size, form, orna-
mentation and price, the common
kinds being extremely cheap and those
artistically carved fetching a compare
lively high price; 100000 bowls Of
clay or lava, plain at about 3D., of bet
ter kinds at IS. the dozen; 10 ,000, 900
pipes composed of separate parts
(bowl, stick, cover, etc.), from sd. to
f25 the dozen.
There are five qualities of meer-
schaum used in the making of pipes;
the best is known by its facile absOrp-
ton of the nicotine juice of tobacco,
which gradually develops into a rich
brown blush upon the surface, and
when this process is well advanced the
pipe becomes almost invulnerable with
out being hard. a specimen of this
kind sold at Vienna for ESQ. although
it was not very highly carved.
Times
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
A Chinese Official Dinner.

There were three Chinese entertain
ments at Marking. | decribe only
the one at the generals yaman, as be-
ing the most distinctive:
Above the dais in the room was a
quiver of paper eases, varying in
length. 1t was explained that when
the general sent to a prisoner long
one it meant a death sentence; when he
sent short one it meant bastinadoing
In the center of the room a table. with
out cover, was set, with bowls chop
sticks, and the tiny Chinese cups. At
the last moment it was found that
knives and forks were forgotten, and
Captain Miller sent to the ship for
some of his own. When they came the
dinner-at which Captain Miller, the
general the taotai, the interpreter.
and | were present - commenced.
There were bowls for the captain and
me, but only ehopsticks and short por-
celain spoons for the others. A large
bowl was put in the center of the table,
into which the general put a spoon,
and. rising as he did so, deposited some
of the contents in our bowls. We rose
to acknowledge the courtesy. After we
were helped, the others helped them
selves with their spoons and conveyed
the contents TO their mouths. This
process continued through an innumer-
able number of dishes-bird's nests,
shark fins, sharks lips, bamboo
shoots, etc. There were Chinese wines
supplied by attendants who sedulously
| filled the cups. At intervals the atten-
dant brought to the guests a damp
cloth with which the faces were moist
ened Pipes and cigatettes were smoked
| between the courses. | noticed at the
| Union Club in New York and the
Bohemian in San Francisco the same
custom prevailed. After time the
| table became much disfigured with the
various grayies which dropped from
the spoons and chopsticks, and occa-
sionally servant wiped it with a cloth.
The dinner went on through two hours,
and new bowls of fresh meats and
soups seemed never-ending. ! finally
suggested to the general that could
eat no more, but if he would keep the
balance until ! came back in two years
| from now I would do the best / could.
| This sally was received with laughter
and ended the feast. Dishes were
brought ad tnfnttuDa until you abso-
lutely surrender. There was much
jollity and fun at this dinner. / told
Charles Lambs story of the discovery
of roast pig. which was received with
shouts of laughter, and the announce
ment by the taotai that he had one
house and a pig and that he was going
home to burn the house that night
Minister Denly, IN the. Indianapolis
| Sentinel
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15

tnus arranged the distance Of fha xa,.,,..
from each other must be measured 81, 80
pase OF the triangle, from the fact fba, 49,
uIopplngs fan perpendicuIarlv. Tbev
snouid be far enough apart 10 avoid sol
ing Of plumage. : Y'u ssai-
II tnere Is no economy of snacs =, ~.
a arrangement, there is no argument for -
fowls VIII jump from the lowest r,ercb - -,
I1e next, and SO on to the biohesr .,,5
e1en quarrel They all want the hsobsxt
place. 1t is preferable to have the ne1ches sbes
placed on level, and the platform tn
catch the droppings. 1t may be Just high
enough to be handy in cleaning. and the
perches about one foot above it. All
perches should be movable, SO as TO facfli-
tate the application Of kerosene, when
necessary, TO every part.
Perches should be at least two inches
wide and rest firmly in a slot or mortise
rows will cling to one edge of a wide
perch, and the width viii give Opportunity
10 rest the weight ON the shanks A yerv
narrow perch makes it necessary to hear
the weight on the breast bone, mainly in
one spot, and thus it becomes bent to one
side This deformity is caused. in many
instances, by roosting on the chine of n
barrel, or on the small limbs of trees old
fowls have their bones hardened so that
they viii stand the pressure without bend
ing, but all should have wide perches
Poultry Yard
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
Here and There.

A new tomato, introduced under the
name of italian Wonder is distinct
variety 1t is pea shaped; the flesh is thick
and nearly wanting in seeds. 1t is dwarf
in growth and quite prolific of large, fine
colored fruit.
Cows that have no bedding are often in
jured in the knees by getting up or down,
especially if the floor be wet or slippery.
The onion crop must have nitrogen.
1t is estimated that in Chicago alone
there is made and sold more adulterated
maple sugar every year than the entire
product of the pure article in Vermont.
A wise farmer will protect the birds,
the insect eaters, robins, cat birds, blue
birds, black birds, thrushes, orioles, red
birds, woodpeckers, and the like. All the
birds mentioned have a mission to perform
in the economy of nature. The martins,
destroy weevils, the quails chinch bugs,
the woodpeckers dig worms from the
trees, while others eat worms, caterpillars
and bugs.
Peter Henderson mentions as the best
dozen ever blooming roses, either for bed
ding or winter Towering. the following:
Agrippina, Hermosa, The Bride, Mermet,
Bennett. Sunset. Blush Malmaison, Amer
lean Beauty, Bon Silcnc In France, Pearl
of the Gardens, Red Ai;llIni a.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15

It is curious that so little notice has
been taken in the newspapers of the
death of Sir Alexander Malet- He was
one of the oldest of our diplomatists,
and was an English Minister at various
courts at time when most of our pres
ent diplomatists were in long clothes.
The greater part of his life was passed
in Germany, and he for long repre-
sented Great Britain at the Diet of the
Old German Confederation at Frank
fort. His Legation was accredited to
several of the minor courts, and at one
of them | was even more appreciated
than my Chief This was why: Oc-
casionally there was ball at the Court
which we were expected to attend At
my first ball supper found myself at
table next to grandee, gorgeous in
stars and ribbons. The servant came
to pour out champagne. Now, / de-
test this wine, so | shook my head.
The grandee nudged me and said, LET
him pour it out" This / did, and he
explained to me that the potentate
whose hospitality we were enjoying
never gave his guests more than one
glass, $50, you see, if drink yours L
shall have two," and he suited the ac-
ton to the word. After this, there
used to be quite struggle to sit near
me at court suppers.-LondOn Truth
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
The other shore.

sleep.
Or IN the ehurchyard on the hill
Or along by the river calm and deep.
" here summer hours are sweet and still
f0Fe 70 wander. for my dreaming ear
SAn hear strange voices evermOre-
oices or dear ones gone before
Yea and almost see them. as / hear.
Waiting on the other shore.
Now the branches stir and the shadows move
Until my fancy ILLS the glades
W 18th the faces and forms used TO love
See. they come nearer. till the shades
Are lit with such subtle vet naneiess rays
While the broad river at my feet
In accord sings of hong forgotten days
In quaint and magical laws.
/ enter the world. All, the worlds severe;
No one believes what have seen:
lis soulless and cold. holding nothing dear
But fame, and its glittering sheen
l &c know what know, and love 10 think
That those we know in days of yore
Are waiting, watching. evermore-
Earnestly watching, on the mystic brink
OF the dim and wondrous shore
There. may be some hearts that tremble to
dream
OF those mute watchers. near. yet far;
pity the hearts. whatever they seem,
And mourn that many there are
o surely no sweetness can match with this
To know that when this life is DER
The friends that we live TO adore
Will be there with welcome and greeting kiss
Waiting on the other shore.
William Lyle.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
The Devil Was Close By.

Webster had an anecdote of old Father
searle. the minister of bis boyhood,
which is too good to be lost; % L was
Sss.o Ssssebes IN cool weather. One Sunday
.',s,rninc in the autumn Father Searle
brought down his from the goTTsds, d.rna Ia.
the summer and were having nice
tim time of It in them. By dint of effort he
cot cot out m the intruders and dressed Tor
me- meeting. But while reading the sc. scrip. :
5.ceer ~ from one Of the enrsged small
~s3stad fellows, and jumped around the
pulpit si.pping big .sid thishs; b But ne1s re
be sappsS and soaIs osnosS thourht .nd Gl1 him
srsgv s and were in commotion - g
~hst to 40. But be explained the mat
80 ~ savinx: "Brethren, don't oe
si.vm.d: - tie word Of God Is IN my
-. 1919 ~ and the devil il in my breeches r
Wshsfer Wy slways told it with great glee
!. ~ minfsters.-B Boston Budget.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
Tho Potato Beetle.

The Colorado potato beetle is no longer
considered as an impossible barrier to a
good field of potatoes. Paris green leads
as a certain and effectua1 remedy for this
pest, and, when properly applied, early,
when the potatoes and the bugs make
their start, will do its perfect work But
Paris green must be carefully handled,
not only because it Is poison likely to
injure both man and beast, but because
when applied to the plants too strong it
Injuries the foliage almost, if not quite, as
much as do the beetles. Whether ap-
piled in water through sprinkler or in
plaster through sitter or bellows, be
sure and not have too great proportion
of the poison.
While it is easier to apply Paris green,
diluted in water, to the vines, it may be
more uniformly applied, and with less
danger to the foliage, by mixing it with
plaster. One part of pure Paris green to
100 parts of plaster, thoroughly mixed to-
gether, so that the plaster viii be Slightly
tinted throughout with the poison, will be
found a satisfactory mixture. Sifters and
bellows for dusting the vines are now
sold at most hardware stores at small
cost compared with their usefulness and
convenience.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
Who Wrote the ..Bonny Blue Flag

Referring to the statement contained
in letter published in the Aralanche
some weeks ago, to the effect that
Judge Wiley p Harris. of this city,
first suggested the ideas to Harry Nc
Carty. the author of the ..Bonny Blue
Flag upon which that famous song
was originated, set to music and taken
up and sung from one end of Dixie
land to the other. That eminent jur-ist,
who bears the unquestioned reputation
of being the greatest Of Mississippi's s
lawyers, says that while he has no
definite recollection of the matter,
.that it is quite probable that he did
say something to McCarty about it, .
but he has more definite recollection
of the solemnity of the occasion on the
dav Mississippi seeded Col Power,
proprietor of the Clarion. says that he
himself set up the s.Bonny Blue Flag
with his own hands; that Harry Nc
Carly brought it to him and told him
that Judge Harris had made the sug-
gestion to him upon which he had
written the song Judge Harris makes
no claim. he says, to the literary merit
of McCarty's lines.-Lstter to Memphis
1rdldnche.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
FIG. l. RUSTIC HOUSE.


one Of the cheapest and most simple,
SAYS The Country Gentleman, is made by
setting round and moderately slender
Posls INTO the ground at the points in
uieated in the cut. Saw the upper ends
On 10 level, mailing them on narrow
serips OF plank for plates, setting rafters
70 a conyerging point, and covering with
oOar,is and shingles, or with lightly bat
Whed boards. The floor may be fine,
smooth gravel or of boards. The seat is
attached to the inner sides of the posts
and supported by brackets. The whole
WOODWORK, and especially the lattice
work between the posts, should be rem
uered durable with a heavy coat Of crude
pe1roieum applied with a coarse brush.
aoSts and latAce work thus treated may
sneh become supports for the light trailing
anu ellmbing ornamental plants.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15

Any kind of inch lumber will serve
for the bottom, which should be 18
inches square and two thicknesses of
boards, one across the grain of the other,
to prevent splitting The standards are
made of hard wood, inches wide and 3
feet inches high. The braces at the bot
tom are inches wide and 10 inches long.
The back standard is 1-2 inches higher
than the other. The ends of the standards
are followed, as shown in the cut. To
use this holder turn the top of the bag
down about two inches and place this
over the standards. The spring from
both sides win hold the bag open in place.
Try it.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
Collar I'm FaftIa-

Progressive breeders are awakening TO
the fact that the color craze in stock breed
ing has been carried to absurd extremes,
and if not stopped will be very detrimental
to the improvements that intelligent men
are laboring to bring about in our farm
stock Every stock show illustrates the
ill effects of the fashion that urged the re-
lection of all animals not of ''solid colors, y
regardless of profitable excellence in re-
spect to form, etc. A well known short
horn breeder in talk on this subject
says: "Any breeder who will select an
inferior red animal to superior animal
of any other color libels his own charac-
ter and disgraces the short horn blood
whether he is aware of the fact or not. +"
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
The silk Growing Industry.

1t is believed by many that the depart
ment of agriculture's new departure in
setting up machinery in Washington for
winding the silk from cocoons win result
in considerable extension of the silk grow
ing industry in this country. Great in
terest is manifested in the experiments,
and the demand for copies of the bulletin
on silkworm culture has made it necessary
to issue seven or eight editions, Officials
of the department say that the requests
for silkworm eggs greatly exceed those re-
ceived in any previous year since the de-
partment began its distribution. As a
consequence it is expected that large guam
titles of American grown silk will be
placed on the market this year.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15

A Russian doctor says that he has
successfully treated with cantharides
some patients who were bitten by q
rabid wolf Three men were badly
bitten by the animal in various parts
of the body, and cantharides plasters
were applied to the wounds. At the
same time powdered cantharides was
administered to each in doses of one
grain each day, until certain we'll
known symptoms were exhibited.
These patients have now been in per-
feet health for eight months since the
bites were given, and it is hoped that
cantharides has thus proved a success
full remedy to the dire evils with which
they were threatened. d.-C Chambers Jour
nal
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Dfeckinridge and BENJAMIN.

Recently | saw in southern paper a
highly-colored and sensational account
of the narrow escape and flight of Gen.
John c. Breckinridge and Hon. Judeh
p. Benjamin in their hasty trip through
Florida in April, 1865, writes CORE
spondent of the Philadelphia Times.
Their fearful races and concealment to
elude capture. apprehensive of recog-
nition, dangers encountered, depriva-
tions and perils experienced, were all
glowingly portrayed In the summer
of 1875 | met Gen. Breckenridge in
Richmond, and one Sunday afternoon
we were sitting alone in front of the
Ballard hotel. | said that, if not un-
pleasant, it would be gratifying to have
him give an account of his escape after
the downfall of the confederacy and
how it occurred that Mr.. Benjamin was
separated from him. He replied that
he would eheerfully do SO. and said
that after following Mr.. Davis some
distance on the retreat he became salts
fed that Mr.. Davis had selected the
most dangerous route, and to continue
under his guidance, which he persisted
in, capture would be certain and in
evitable. Il decided to pursue a diff
ferent course, and taking with me some
trusty men and as few as possible, left
Mr.. Davis and his escort and struck off
for the Florida coast. Soon afterward
Mr.. Davis, as / predicted, was capt
ured. | met with some soldiers of the
federal army. They did not recognize
me, and nothing specially occurred to
cause me to apprehend my arrest or
safety. | passed squad of them in
gallop, but no demonstration was made
against me, nor did they seem to be
aware who / was He said; Having
been accustomed in early life to hunt
| and travel in the night in Kentucky, |
recalled the experience of my youth,
and adapted myself to change of cir
cumstances, travelling incognito and
| with few faithful and fearless follow
! ers. In a short time, with nothing
| specially perilous during the journey,
we reached the coast in safety. We
then procured small boat and sup
| ply of provisions, which were easily
obtained, as was supplied with some
| gold, and with small pocket compass
| which / always carried with me, and
with j. Taylor Wood and two others
| in an open boat we started for the
coast of Cuba. In two days and three
nights of the most delightful and pro-
| pitious weather we landed within one
mile of the island, our only guide be-
ing my pocket-compass. Capt. Wood
fell overheard during the voyage, but
was soon hauled in, and was not the
least Disconnected or alarmed. He was
one of the bravest of men. After reach
ing Cuba found friends and accom-
modations. / remained there brief
time and then went to Paris and back
| eventually to Canada The rest you
| are no doubt familiar with
Where was Mr.. Benjamin?'' / ask
| ed.
He remained with me only day
i after leaving Mr.. Davis. He was a re-
Earkable man; could adapt himself to
/ any society or circumstances; could
| speak French, German, and other Ian
guages fiuently. He travelled through
the country as Jewish merchant, and
sailed from Charleston, so / have
! learned"
| made memorandum of this con-
yersation at the time, and this is a ver-
hariua rsallorf
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
Agriculture.
In Teo Chapters.

Wasted time.
Old fogyism.
Wasted manure.
Poor cultivation with inferior tools.
Poor seed.
Tumble-down buildings.
Scrub stock.
Corner grocery.
ResuH:-Heavy mortgage.
III.
Rising with the lark.
Hard, persistent work.
Improved implements
Watts for liquid manure.
Well-drained lands. y.
Number / stock in number ! condi
lion.
Eyes vide open.
Progressive ideas. a..
ResuH Farm clear, money IN TN
bank.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15

MEASURING DEVICE. cross piece in such
manner that the side pieces will be
held firm so they cannot spread.
The strips should be shaved to q
sharp point, or if iron points are fastened
on they would be bettyr, as they slie on
hard ground if you are not careful. When
You want to measure you take the islple-
meut, set one of its feet on the ground,
then bring it in line with the side of the
field. Then turn it SO the other foot will
touch the ground, continue turning it so
as to make it step, as a mechanic does
with pair of compasses, until you have
measured the side of the field. esl
divide the number of steps you have made
with it by three and you will have the
number of rods you have passed over, as
three steps makes n rod.
Another convenience for the farm de-
scribed by The Indiana Farmer is a set of
stakes. These are often required to start
the first row with the corn planter or
worker and dozens of other places. If
You have the socket of an old hoe that is
worn out or an old socket chisel, take it
to She blacksmith and have him straighten
and sharpen it. Then get good straight
grained timber, that viii not break if a
horse steps On it, and fit the sockets on to
IT, You viii have a stake that can be set
In any ground that is not too hard 70
plow, and win seldom blow down. A
convenient length is the width of two
corn rows, which is from seven to eight
ieet. When not in use keep them in the
tool house and you will always have them
convenient for use.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15

A black gum tree has been found on
the eastern shore of Maryland which
exudes tiny streams of water from its
branches and twigs. Standing a short
distance from the tree, so as to place it
between the spectator and the sun, the
suns rays reflect a beautiful rainbow
through the mist
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15
A Bag Holder.

Bag holders are great convenience.
and every farmer should have one or
more. With the assistance of a holder
grain or other substance can be emptied
INTO bag by one person. A Rural New
yorker correspondent thinks his bag
nolder Is deserving Of repetition. The cut
Illustrates 1t, and we give directions for
making one like it.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15

The Rev. Waldo Messaros of Phila-
delphia said from his pulpit Sunday:
Few men read the religious press; it
is not vivid enough; there is too much
patchwork, too much staleness. and
there is not the enterprise of the secu-
lar press.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-15

Rustic or summer houses, as the deco
ratiye little houses ON country grounds
are variously termed, afford an agreeable
place TO repose from the fatigue of a walk,
or to read book, or, in word, to enjoy
the out door air with protection from the
sun and IA comfortable seat on which to
rest